Convergència i Unió (CiU)

Convergència i Unió (CiU) was a political alliance in Catalonia, Spain, formed in 1978 to promote Catalan autonomy and cultural identity. It combined two parties: Convergència Democràtica de Catalunya (CDC) and Unió Democratica de Catalunya (UDC). CiU was center-right, advocating for greater regional self-governance within Spain, and played a significant role in Catalonia’s political landscape for decades. The alliance dissolved in 2015, reflecting internal differences and shifting political priorities, but it was instrumental in advancing Catalan issues and autonomy during its active years.